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Medical Card / GP Services Card

  • 31-12-2022 11:13pm
    #1
    Jellybaby_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    We applied and received GP services card because although we are retired we have a small annual income from contract work but it's not a lot, less than €5,000pa, plus we have savings and a small investment made years ago. My neighbour said we should apply for a medical card but we don't think we'd get it. Any advice would be appreciated please. What is the limit for savings/income for means testing?



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  • #2
    Nothing surprises me now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭Nothing surprises me now


    This link from citizens advice has a lot of information, means test etc.

    https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/medical_cards_and_gp_visit_cards/medical_card_means_test_under_70s.html



  • #3
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,106 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    You have nothing to lose by applying.

    The disregards and allowances are quite generous especially if you are over 70.

    Follow the link provided above and go for it.



  • #4
    TooTired123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭TooTired123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058277659/medical-card-gp-services-card

    If at least one of you is over 70 and your entire combined income as a couple weekly is less than €1050 then you will be entitled to a medical card. There is a savings disregard of €72000 for a couple.



  • #5
    Jellybaby_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Jellybaby_1


    Thanks for all the replies. May give it a whirl and see what turns up! Really appreciate the advice.



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